Health & Fitness
Bacteria Warning Issued For Manhattan Beach Due To Recent Rainfall
The Los Angeles County Department of Health cautions residents against swimming or surfing along the coast Wednesday.
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning surfers and swimmers of elevated bacteria levels in the water at Manhattan Beach beaches due to Tuesday night’s rainfall.
“Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean,” according to the LA County Department of Public Health. “Elevated bacteria levels in ocean water may cause illness, especially in children and the elderly.”
The county issued warnings about elevated bacteria levels in the following beach areas:
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- Manhattan Beach Pier;
- Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline;
- Rancho Palos Verdes;
- Hermosa Beach Pier;
- Redondo Beach Pier;
- Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach;
- Torrance Beach at Malaga Cove;
- Santa Monica Pier;
- Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey;
- Malibu;
- Will Rogers State Beach;
- Pacific Palisades;
Officials recommend avoiding contact with ocean water for three days after rainfall to avoid illness, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers.
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